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February 3, 2026
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Kenya formally launches candidature of Judge Phoebe Okowa for full term at World Court

Kenya formally launches candidature of Judge Phoebe Okowa for full term at World Court

Judge Okowa was elected to the ICJ on November 13, 2025, after securing an absolute majority of votes during a United Nations Security Council session held in New York. - Kenya breaking news | Kenya news today | Capitalfm.co.ke..

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Kenya has officially launched the candidature of Judge Phoebe Okowa for a full term at the International Court of Justice (ICJ), covering the period 2027–2036. This move aims to solidify Kenya's influence in international legal institutions.

  • Judge Phoebe Okowa was previously elected to the ICJ on November 13, 2025, after securing an absolute majority of votes during a United Nations Security Council session in New York.
  • She is the first African woman to serve on the International Law Commission and is currently Professor of Public International Law and Director of Graduate Studies at Queen Mary University of London.
  • Principal Secretary Korir Sing’Oei highlighted that her re-election would promote fairness, diversity, and a rules-based international order, calling her a trailblazer whose expertise has significantly shaped global jurisprudence.

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